Midpoints in Astrology are considered one of
the more successful astrological applications available for its predictive
nature. A midpoint is the exact halfway
point between two planets, or two significant points (Ascendant, Midheaven) or
astrological bodies such as Chiron. The
Part Of Fortune, as well as the Vertex, or other bodies that you use to
delineate an Astrology Chart can also be used with midpoints.
For example, if you have Uranus at 11 degrees
Cancer and the Moon at 28 degrees Scorpio then the midpoint would be 19 degrees
Virgo. If by chance you have a planet or
significant point in the natal chart that is within a one degree orb of 19
degrees Virgo that planet would have Uranus and Moon connotations brought into
the mixture these planetary positions.
If for example, you have Mars within that one degree orb, Mars would be
heavily influenced by Uranus and the Moon.
With transits and progressions, any
planetary link to this position would carry these overtones as well as the
conjunction to Mars. You can also use
the semi-square, the square, the Sesquiquadrate and the opposition when
delineating this configuration. These
aspects are all divisions of 45 degrees and will bring action, will create
events and will make these quite noticeable to the individual.
Midpoints are very significant when trying
to decipher potential events to situations that are suggested by the natal
midpoint scheme in question and the houses involved in the equation. As mentioned, use an orb of no more than one
degree when deciphering what potential situations may occur. Midpoints are significant because they will
provide the astrologer with a clearer definition of what potential lies within
the bounds of these transfigurations.
Midpoints can also be applied to the natal
chart with any midpoint of any combination, as the midpoint becomes a focal
point when transits or progression join up and make contact with these
sensitive points. In most cases when the
conjunction is activated between the two planets or significant points and the
aspect is direct within one minute, you can certainly expect something to
happen.
The house location of the midpoint will
provide you with the area of life affected and you also have to look at the
houses the two bodies are located in within the natal chart to provide a
clearer picture. Then take into
consideration what the planets represent and how this area of life will be
affected. For example, the Moon and
Uranus and Mars would suggest an emotional experience that would be sudden and
unexpected with the potential for aggressive action or progressive movement in
the areas of life indicated.
Midpoints can pinpoint events although the
more angles involved the harder it is to delineate. Using the midpoint between the two planets is
often sufficed in providing additional information. Pay particular attention to the midpoints
between the Sun and the Moon, and the Ascendant and the Midheaven.
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